Oscar nominations 2013: Nominee reactions

CaptionJennifer Lawrence, lead actress in 'Silver Linings Playbook'

Al Seib / Los Angeles Times

"I'm so honored and grateful for this nomination and to be in the company of such talented actresses. Having the fortunate opportunity to work with David O. Russell was an extraordinary gift, and I am so thrilled for my fellow cast members Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro and Jacki Weaver, who...

"I'm so honored and grateful for this nomination and to be in the company of such talented actresses. Having the fortunate opportunity to work with David O. Russell was an extraordinary gift, and I am so thrilled for my fellow cast members Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro and Jacki Weaver, who... (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

"I hadn't planned to listen live to the announcements, but when I got into the car this morning to go to work, the driver had the nominations streaming as they were being broadcast. To be honest, it's very exciting but all a bit surreal, and it hasn't fully sunk in yet. This is a brilliant...

"I hadn't planned to listen live to the announcements, but when I got into the car this morning to go to work, the driver had the nominations streaming as they were being broadcast. To be honest, it's very exciting but all a bit surreal, and it hasn't fully sunk in yet. This is a brilliant... (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Above: "Flight" director Robert Zemeckis, left, and star Denzel Washington. "'Flight' was one of the most challenging roles I've ever had in my career, and it was an honor to be directed by Robert Zemeckis. It's always nice to be asked back to the show, and it will be fun to share the evening...

Above: "Flight" director Robert Zemeckis, left, and star Denzel Washington. "'Flight' was one of the most challenging roles I've ever had in my career, and it was an honor to be directed by Robert Zemeckis. It's always nice to be asked back to the show, and it will be fun to share the evening... (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

"I feel like my house just crashed on the yellow brick road and everything just turned color. So proud of Quvenzhane and Lucy and of my whole ragtag band of warriors. I've got to especially thank the members of the academy for coming out for a movie made about as far from Hollywood as you can...

"I feel like my house just crashed on the yellow brick road and everything just turned color. So proud of Quvenzhane and Lucy and of my whole ragtag band of warriors. I've got to especially thank the members of the academy for coming out for a movie made about as far from Hollywood as you can... (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

"I am, of course, very excited about the nomination this morning. Ben Affleck is an amazing director, and I am so happy that 'Argo' was recognized in seven categories!"

"I am, of course, very excited about the nomination this morning. Ben Affleck is an amazing director, and I am so happy that 'Argo' was recognized in seven categories!" (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)